Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 May 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

33. The quality requirements for canned seedless grapes are as follows:
Style
(1) Canned seedless grapes shall be presented as whole grapes.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned seedless grapes namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard
Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned seedless grapes are as follows:(see Table on page 57 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned seedless grapes are as follows:(see Table on page 58 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 33 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned seedless grapes (sultanas) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries